What's It Like to Be an Israeli Soldier at an American Summer Camp?
The madrichim are authority figures, to be sure, but their task pales in comparison to the army. It’s a huge cultural shift
Happy New Year! Check Out the URJ's Top 18 Stories of 2016
What a year it’s been. With 2017 fast-approaching, we’ve rounded up the top 18 Reform Movement stories of 2016, listed in no particular order. Happy new year!
A New Film Profiles Jewish Billionaire George Soros
URJ Camp Newman Announces Summer 2018 Plans: 70 Years of Jewish Camping Continues!
This coming summer, the Camp Newman community will gather at California State University Maritime Academy (Cal Maritime) on the shores of the San Francisco Bay in Vallejo.
After Wildfire Severely Damages Camp’s Home, URJ Camp Newman Announces Summer 2018 Plans
Contacts:
Alaina Yoakum, AYoakum@urj.org, 415-991-0364
Lauren Theodore, LTheodore@urj.org, 212-650-4154
The Most Painful Parts of Joseph’s Story Can Teach Us about Ourselves
Join the Movement To Reduce Your Footprint: GreenFaith Energy Shield
This summer, we saw the hottest month on record since 1880.
How Religious Diversity Can Strengthen Your Community
With the winter holidays approaching, many Jewish parents – in our community and others – face the annual task of reminding our children’s teachers that not all students celebrate Christmas.
Being Different Is What Being Human Is All About
As we welcome guests this Sukkot, the sole label we should place on each other is an inclusive one: we are individuals with diverse needs.
The Enemy Within Our Military
For years, members of the United States military were fighting a silent, internal battle: sexual assault was rampant and the military was covering it up.